-jack geibler

Transcript: This image of a dolphin is a part of the dolphin series in an island called delos. A man named Asclepiades created it but not very much is known about him. To recreate this, I used a piece of cardboard, thick paper, hot glue, and colored rocks. This is my personal replication of the mosaic. Obviously I couldn’t make it exactly how it was in the photo because my artistic ability is not on that level. I did things like precisely place my rocks and make sure that the colors were vibrant to bring it to life. The colors were brighter because I wanted to make my mosaic look as it did when it was created. The mosaic represents a story of dolphins saving a military hero from drowning. I was inspired to use rocks for my mosaic because I immediately thought of the rocks at the pond near my house when given the assignment. I thought they could be matched up well to create the mosaic and have that same stone look to it.

Choice of music: I chose “Ocean eyes” by Billie Eilish because it brings a serene look upon the mosaic. When looking at a piece of art, the music should be light because it isn’t the main focus. “Ocean eyes” has a lighthearted sound to it. This helps with a good experience while looking at the art. Also, this connects to the story behind the mosaic. When someone has ocean eyes that means that their eyes are being compared to a beautiful picture of the ocean. That’s what comes to mind when I think of the dolphin saving the warrior. Overall, this song is good for the mosaic chosen.